Day: September 16, 2024

SEREMBAN, The Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, expressed his regret and sadness over recent reports of child exploitation involving an organisation. ‘I am deeply saddened by reports of an organisation masquerading as an Islamic welfare entity, yet allegedly abusing children under their care and exploiting them as labourers. ‘This behaviour is contrary to the principles that Muslims should uphold,’ His Royal Highness remarked during the state-level Maulidur Rasul celebration at the Seremban City Council Square today. Tuanku Muhriz emphasised that every Muslim should exemplify true Islamic values in their daily lives, such as sincerity, honesty,

KUALA TERENGGANU, The presence of whales in Malaysian waters is an important indicator that Malaysia’s marine ecosystem is healthy and able to support the megafauna. A research officer at the Fisheries Research Institute, Malaysian Department of Fisheries (DOF), Muhammad Amirul Siddiq Abdul Rashid said the sighting of marine mammals, especially humpback whales, in the waters of Pulau Redang last Saturday, allowed them to document their migration patterns. “The presence of whales from this species is rare in Malaysia, unlike the Bryde’s whale. So, it provides an opportunity for researchers to document their migration in addition to providing supporting data about

KUALA LUMPUR, Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, along with other Cabinet ministers, today extended Malaysia Day greetings with a reminder to the people to preserve the country’s peace, harmony and prosperity. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Rural and Regional Development Minister, urged all Malaysians to continue nurturing good relations between races, strengthening unity, and instilling patriotism in the hearts of the younger generation. He said Malaysians must face challenges together to ensure the country remains peaceful, prosperous and respected globally. “Since 1963, we have built a nation based on values

PUTRAJAYA, Former followers of GISB Holdings will be called up soon to help a special committee complete its investigation report related to the issue of the company allegedly involved in heresy, according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. He said the former followers involved were expected to provide information about the company to the special committee recently established to carry out a detailed investigation and study of the company’s doctrine. ‘We will call former members and followers of GISB factual information. ‘The committee which I chair will resolve and finalise the report

PUTRAJAYA, The report on the proposal for mandatory halal certification is nearing completion and is set to be presented to the Cabinet this Wednesday, according to the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. He said that a draft proposal to make halal certification mandatory for all food premises has also been prepared and will be presented at the upcoming Cabinet meeting. ‘Among the areas that we will cover is related to the proposal to make halal preparation mandatory, because that will go through a rather lengthy process… Currently, we have a policy that